For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,370 students in the neighborhood of Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA.
The neighborhood of Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.67, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emblem Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22635 Espuella Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Gr: K-6 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Saugus High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21900 Centurion Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-3900
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,317 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22500 Pamplico Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27332 Catala Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Rosedell Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27853 Urbandale Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Gr: K-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Golden Valley High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27051 Robert C. Lee Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 298-8140
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 298-8140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,980 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Bowman (Jereann) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21508 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 253-4400
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 253-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Hart Rop
Vocational School
21515 Centre Point Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-0033
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Saugus, Santa Clarita, CA include Emblem Academy, Saugus High School and James Foster Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Saugus, Santa Clarita?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Saugus, Santa Clarita.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Saugus, Santa Clarita?
the neighborhood of Saugus, Santa Clarita public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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